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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Using a speedometer tester, check the speedometer indication according to MPH (U.S.A)  and KM/H (CANADA) .

        Reference: mph (U.S.A) 

        MPH (U.S.A)

        Standard indication Allowable range
        20 mph 20 to 23 mph
        40 mph 40 to 43.5 mph
        60 mph 60 to 64 mph
        80 mph 80 to 84.5 mph
        100 mph 100 to 105 mph
        120 mph 120 to 125.5 mph

        Reference: km/h (Canada) 

        KM/H (CANADA)

        Standard indication (km/h) Allowable range Data in () are for reference
        20 km/h (17.5 to 21.5 km/h)
        40 km/h 38.0 to 42.0 km/h
        60 km/h 58.0 to 63.0 km/h
        80 km/h 78.0 to 84.0 km/h
        100 km/h 98.5 to 104.5 km/h
        120 km/h 119.0 to 125.0 km/h
        140 km/h 139.0 to 146.0 km/h
        160 km/h 159.0 to 167.0 km/h
        180 km/h 179.0 to 188.0 km/h
        NOTE: Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indication error.
      2. Check the deviation from the acceptable value of the speedometer indication.

        Reference: Below 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph) 

  2. INSPECT OUTPUT SIGNAL OF VEHICLE SPEED 
    1. Check for standard signal.
      1. While driving the vehicle at the speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), check the voltage between the terminals C11-15 of the combination meter assy and body ground.

        Standard: Fluctuation between 10 to 14 V or less is repeated 7 times within 1 second. 

        NOTE: Check it with the ignition switch ON and the connector connected.
        Fig 1: Inspecting Output Signal Of Vehicle Speed
        G02968482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT TACHOMETER 
    1. Check the operation
      1. Connect a tune-up test tachometer, and start the engine.
        NOTE:
        • Reversing the connection of the tachometer will damage the transistors and diodes inside. 
        • When removing or installing the tachometer, be careful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks. 
      2. Compare the test and tachometer indications.

        DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F) 

        DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F)

        Standard indication (r/min) Allowable range (r/min) Data in ( ) are for reference
        700 630 to 770
        1,000 (900 to 1,100)
        2,000 (1,850 to 2,150)
        3,000 2,800 to 3,200
        4,000 (3,800 to 4,200)
        5,000 4,800 to 5,200
        6,000 (5,750 to 6,250)
  4. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON, then check the position of the receiver gauge needle.

        OK: 

        Needle position is on EMPTY 

      3. Connect terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side connector and turn the ignition switch ON, then check the position of the receiver gauge needle.

        OK: 

        Needle position on FULL 

      Fig 2: Inspecting Fuel Receiver Gauge
      G02968483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON, check the fuel level needle and fuel level warning light.

        OK: 

        Needle position is on EMPTY and fuel level warning light comes on. 

  6. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RECEIVER GAUGE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON, check the position of the water temperature receiver gauge needle.

        OK: 

        Needle position is on COOL 

      3. Ground terminal 2 on the wire harness side, then check the position of the water temperature receiver gauge needle.

        OK: 

        Needle position is on HOT 

  7. INSPECT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (DRIVER SIDE) 
    1. Check the operation.
      1. Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning light.

        OK: 

        Seat belt warning light comes on 

      2. Fasten the outer belt to the inner belt and check that the warning light.

        OK: 

        Seat belt warning light goes off 

      3. Disconnect the connector from the buckle switch and ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
      4. Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning light.

        OK: 

        Seat belt warning light comes on 

  8. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the circuit.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the low oil pressure switch.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Connect the terminal of wire harness side connector and ground, then check the warning low oil pressure warning light.

        OK: 

        Low oil pressure warning light comes on 

  9. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the parking brake warning light.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the parking brake switch and ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning light lights up.

        OK: 

        Parking brake warning light comes on 

    2. Inspect the brake fluid level warning light.
      1. Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid level warning switch and connect terminals on the wire harness side connector.

        OK: 

        Brake fluid level warning light comes on 

      2. Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning light lights up.
  10. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH 
    1. Inspect the continuity.
      1. Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
      2. Disconnect the connector.
      3. Check that the continuity exists between the terminals.

        Float up (switch off): No continuity 

      4. Use syphon, etc., to take fluid out of the reservoir tank.
      5. Check that the continuity exists between the terminals.

        Float down (switch on): Continuity 

  11. INSPECT KEY REMINDER WARNING BUZZER 
    1. Check warning buzzer function.
      1. Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the key reminder warning sounds if the ignition key is inserted in the key cylinder and the front driver side door is opened.

        OK: 

        Key reminder warning buzzer sounds 

  12. MAINTENANCE LIQUID RESETTING PROCEDURE 

    Indicator Condition: 

    MAINTENANCE LIQUID RESETTING PROCEDURE TABLE

    State Condition Specified State
    Blinking The vehicle runs 4,500 to 5,000 miles after the previous setting The indicator blinks for 12 seconds after the ignition switch is on (including 3 seconds for a bulb check).
    Continuously Illuminated The vehicle runs over 5,000 miles after the previous setting The indicator is continuously illuminated after the ignition switch is on.
    1. Set the display window to ODO.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. While pressing the reset switch, turn the ignition switch to ON. Keep pressing the reset switch for at least 5 seconds to complete the reset procedure. Check that the "OIL MAINT" indicator light goes off.

    HINT:

    • If the ignition switch is turned off during the reset procedure:

      LCD: off

      IND: off

    • If the reset switch is not pressed for at least 5 seconds during the reset procedure:

      LCD: return to ODO

      IND: previous state